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GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT MAGNIFICENT MILE

226 E ILLINOIS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT MAGNIFICENT MILE has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 14, 2018. The most recent inspection, on October 7, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

2 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 16, 2025. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 16, 2025. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 7, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 10 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on October 7, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 4, 2024. For example: ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • SEE VIOLATION #59.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT BOTH MOP SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR BOTH MOP SINKS.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2643711 DATED ON 10/05/26 NOT CORRECTED-#10 OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 71.4 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT 2ND FLOOR HANDWASH SINK, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MININAL 100.0 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. A REINSPECTION WILL BE MADE ON 10/09/26 FOR VIOLATION #10. DAYCARE PUT ON AN ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE #26-018 DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE/PRIORITY VIOLATION OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH SINGLE USE UTENSILS ONLY UNTIL THE PREMISES HAS BEEN REINSPECTED.
  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED NO DETERGENT ON SITE FOR 2ND FLOOR DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE HOOKED UP TO 2 BOTTLES OF RINSE AID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE HAS DETERGENT. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER ORDERED DISH MACHINE DETERGENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED COOKED SQUASH HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 121 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF COOKED SQUASH ($10) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 3.5 GALLONS OF MILK, 2 POUNDS YOGURT, AND 15 POUNDS OF CHEESE ($45) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE. HOT WATER COMES OUT IN SMALL STREAM THAT IS NOT ADEQUATE FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE PRESSURE TO HOT WATER IN HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON MECHANICAL FAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE MILK AND TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND STORED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT HAND SINK IN RESTROOM (ROOM 117) AT 82.7F. 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN HANDSINK AT 72.5F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER AT HANDSINK ON 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE WATER DEMANDS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON MECHANICAL FAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING MILK, CHICKEN NUGGETS, YOGURT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE WITH VALID ORIFINAL CERTFICATE, POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTERS ON SURFACES. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING ATTACHMENT IN CLOSET OF CLASSROOM 114. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.
  7. License

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • low water Pressure at both kitchens hand was sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • Missing refrigerator thermometer at first floor kitchen, Instructed to provide.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • FOUND THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN ON THE SECOND FLOOR NOT SANITIZING; FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE IS AT 120 F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND PROVIDES A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
  10. License

    1 infraction

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO THERMOMETER IN DAIRY REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TI PROVIDE.
  11. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • - MUST PROVIDE A CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM. -
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • - OBSERVED UTENSILS IN THE CLASSROOM STORED INADEQUATELY. MUST INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE (HANDLE UP) TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • - OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN MOST TOILET ROOMS NOT RUNNING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. -
  12. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. License

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-202.14 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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